How can Cuba build a more resilient energy system?

Building a Cleaner, More Resilient Energy System in Cuba recommends numerous ways by which domestic policy in Cuba can prioritize working towards a more sustainable, resilient grid — especially by investing in the energy transition — and ways in which international cooperation can support these goals.

How many wind farms are there in Cuba?

Wind. Today, there are four wind farms in Cuba constructed experimentally with an overall capacity of 11.5 MW, while there are 13 new projects under different phases of execution (Figure 4). Among the projects being implemented, three have government investment, nine have foreign investment, and one is still being negotiated.

How much solar energy does Cuba use?

At present, photovoltaic generation contributes about 1.15% of the overall energy consumption in Cuba, with a total capacity of 157 MW. About 151,980 MWh were generated by solar farms in 2018, while in 2019, solar production increased to 241,442 MWh.

Where is the first bioelectric plant erected in Cuba?

Recently, the first bioelectric erected in Cuba, which is located adjacent to Ciro Redondo sugar mill in Ciego de Ávila province, was synchronized to the national grid. It’s a 60-MW biomass-fired power plant with two boilers capable of consuming about 2,100 tons of bagasse and 1,200–1,500 tons of marabou every day.

How many hydroelectric plants are there in Cuba?

Hydroelectric. The hydroelectric potential in Cuba is not very large due to the absence of affluent rivers and reservoirs. Today, there are 147 hydroelectric plants in operation with an overall capacity of 68.3 MW, while there are two 4-MW hydroelectric plants under construction and plans to erect another 13 plants with a total capacity of 10.1 MW.

How many GWh will Cuba generate a year?

It will generate about 391 GWh per year, of which, about 300 GWh will be sold to UNE. Today, there are two 20-MW bioelectrics under construction in Cuba. The first is near Jesus Rabí sugar mill in Matanzas province, and the second is adjacent to Hector Rodriguez sugar factory in Villa Clara province.